Perfect Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon Twist
A delicious and refreshing pasta salad inspired by Mexican street corn, enhanced with turkey bacon for a smoky flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup roasted corn kernels
- 4 strips turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, roasted corn, turkey bacon, red onion, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, chili powder, and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add crumbled queso fresco on top before serving.
- Adjust lime juice and salt according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Perfect Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad, pasta salad, Mexican street corn, turkey bacon